Executive Brief
Intelligent CAD/CAM Technology Limited (ICT) is a premier provider of 3D design and manufacturing software solutions, specializing in the plastic mold industry through their proprietary 3DQuickMold engine. Based in Hong Kong with a deep footprint across mainland China's manufacturing hubs, they serve as a critical intermediary between digital design and physical production for over 6,500 industrial clients.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 68 (Adjacent Tech / Channel Partner)
Why this Score? While ICT is primarily a software/services firm, their entire business model revolves around optimizing the Mold & Die and Precision Machining workflows. Their customers (6,500+ factories) face acute physical bottlenecks—specifically tool wear and thermal management in injection molding—where 6C’s Diamond Technology provides the ultimate hardware solution. ICT represents a strategic "Gateway Partner" to the South China manufacturing ecosystem.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Longevity | Diamond-Coated Inserts | Direct MPCVD diamond coating on mold components to resist abrasion from glass-fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP), extending mold life by 10x. |
| Cycle Time Reduction | PCD Thermal Spreaders | Integrating Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) inserts into "hot spots" of mold designs to achieve thermal conductivity >1200 W/mK, drastically reducing cooling cycles. |
| Precision Tooling | SCD/PCD Tool Blanks | Supplying raw diamond material for the high-end CNC tooling ICT’s software controls, enabling ultra-precision machining of non-ferrous alloys and ceramics. |
| Simulation Accuracy | Material Property Consulting | Providing 6C's proprietary diamond material data (Young's modulus, thermal expansion) to be integrated into ICT’s 3DQuickMold library for high-fidelity FEA/thermal simulations. |
| In-House Capability | Custom MPCVD Systems | Enabling ICT’s top-tier manufacturing clients to bring diamond coating and material synthesis in-house, moving from a software-only to a vertically integrated model. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "As your 3DQuickMold users move toward high-performance polymers and abrasive glass-filled resins, how are they addressing the accelerated wear on mold gates and inserts that outpaces traditional steel treatments?"
- Value Statement: "6C can bridge the gap between your digital optimizations and physical performance by providing the MPCVD diamond solutions necessary to eliminate thermal bottlenecks and tool degradation in high-volume production."
Strategic Implementation for ICT Clients
The "Diamond-Ready" Design Initiative:
- 6C can collaborate with ICT to create a "Diamond-Enhanced" plugin or material profile within 3DQuickMold.
- When a designer identifies a thermal bottleneck in a mold simulation, the software suggests a 6C PCD Heat Spreader with specific dimensions.
Regional Hub Strategy:
- ICT has 7 offices in China (Shenzhen, Dongguan, etc.). These are the exact locations where high-end machining centers are concentrated.
- Joint Seminar Opportunity: "Digital Twins & Diamond Materials: The Future of Mold Efficiency."
BDD for Industrial Wastewater:
- Many of ICT’s manufacturing clients face strict environmental regulations in the Greater Bay Area.
- 6C can offer Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) electrodes for on-site electrochemical treatment of industrial mold-cleaning fluids and wastewater.